jcz15
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Post by jcz15 on Oct 28, 2018 18:25:29 GMT -5
I really thought Bill was going to say he was suppose to be in that last Defining Moments spot. At the time if I had to guess it was either Dude or Piper. Guess I was wrong. Like other people said wasn't it suppose to be Cactus Jack. But it was nice to finally get the story about him. Another interesting thing was that the store exclusive are already out. I kinda of got bummed out because got the whole wave of 63 even the Shelton Chase figure, thought I was done with this line but I guess there is one more. I as a collector are kind of bummed out about these store exclusives figures. Around me it is hard enough to go to store and just comes across just the regular wave now to be looking for these exclusives. And the last thing is I love how Bill and Mattel do all these work on Women figures and yeah I get it's we have the mold already and what not, but can we just get a mold for women figures were the bra is painted skin tone or the women are wearing a shirt yet the belly button is painted over. I'll be one of the first people to always defend Mattel or even a toy company because I get it is a business but all they gotta do is do one mold and they can reuse that mold for most of those type of figures when it is called for.
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Post by qdogg on Oct 28, 2018 18:41:27 GMT -5
I would honestly love for them to slide Rooster somewhere else in the line. A chase figure for down the road or in the next Walmart flashback wave . It won't sell well at 24.99
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Oct 28, 2018 19:09:51 GMT -5
I really thought Bill was going to say he was suppose to be in that last Defining Moments spot. At the time if I had to guess it was either Dude or Piper. Guess I was wrong. Like other people said wasn't it suppose to be Cactus Jack. But it was nice to finally get the story about him. Another interesting thing was that the store exclusive are already out. I kinda of got bummed out because got the whole wave of 63 even the Shelton Chase figure, thought I was done with this line but I guess there is one more. I as a collector are kind of bummed out about these store exclusives figures. Around me it is hard enough to go to store and just comes across just the regular wave now to be looking for these exclusives. And the last thing is I love how Bill and Mattel do all these work on Women figures and yeah I get it's we have the mold already and what not, but can we just get a mold for women figures were the bra is painted skin tone or the women are wearing a shirt yet the belly button is painted over. I'll be one of the first people to always defend Mattel or even a toy company because I get it is a business but all they gotta do is do one mold and they can reuse that mold for most of those type of figures when it is called for. I’m pretty sure that figure was either Goldberg or Owen Hart. It was right around the time they put out an Owen DVD. Iirc the problem was they started working on someone who they thought was going to get signed and they wanted to have it ready right away but the deal fell through or it was never actually occurring
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Post by stc13 on Oct 28, 2018 19:29:52 GMT -5
I really thought Bill was going to say he was suppose to be in that last Defining Moments spot. At the time if I had to guess it was either Dude or Piper. Guess I was wrong. Like other people said wasn't it suppose to be Cactus Jack. But it was nice to finally get the story about him. Another interesting thing was that the store exclusive are already out. I kinda of got bummed out because got the whole wave of 63 even the Shelton Chase figure, thought I was done with this line but I guess there is one more. I as a collector are kind of bummed out about these store exclusives figures. Around me it is hard enough to go to store and just comes across just the regular wave now to be looking for these exclusives. And the last thing is I love how Bill and Mattel do all these work on Women figures and yeah I get it's we have the mold already and what not, but can we just get a mold for women figures were the bra is painted skin tone or the women are wearing a shirt yet the belly button is painted over. I'll be one of the first people to always defend Mattel or even a toy company because I get it is a business but all they gotta do is do one mold and they can reuse that mold for most of those type of figures when it is called for. I’m pretty sure that figure was either Goldberg or Owen Hart. It was right around the time they put out an Owen DVD. Iirc the problem was they started working on someone who they thought was going to get signed and they wanted to have it ready right away but the deal fell through or it was never actually occurring There are theories I've read in WWE 2K communities that have me pretty convinced a deal was close with Martha. From what I recall there were gaps in data sequencing that indicated venues/matches were removed from story mode. There were attires in the game for other wrestlers that were pretty specific to matches Owen was in, and matched up with those removed matches. The timing of the game lines up with Mattel's last second DM change. Obviously something fell apart or perhaps was never as close as WWE believed. But I think it's very, very clear that a last minute replacement was made.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Oct 28, 2018 19:45:12 GMT -5
I’m pretty sure that figure was either Goldberg or Owen Hart. It was right around the time they put out an Owen DVD. Iirc the problem was they started working on someone who they thought was going to get signed and they wanted to have it ready right away but the deal fell through or it was never actually occurring There are theories I've read in WWE 2K communities that have me pretty convinced a deal was close with Martha. From what I recall there were gaps in data sequencing that indicated venues/matches were removed from story mode. There were attires in the game for other wrestlers that were pretty specific to matches Owen was in, and matched up with those removed matches. The timing of the game lines up with Mattel's last second DM change. Obviously something fell apart or perhaps was never as close as WWE believed. But I think it's very, very clear that a last minute replacement was made. Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, & Bulldog all have their gear from the tag title match with Owen despite their being no explanation of it ever being given. The In Your House 14 match had Owen involved and Bulldog and Anvil had their movements slightly changed to reflect this. Owen is featured in a video package to cover Summerslam and Survivor Series ‘97. It feels very strange how heavily focused on Owen the video is, like it was put together after the fact to bridge the mode together. Angle is also featured in videos as well but they don’t focus on him as much. I’d bet if someone looked through the game files in the PC version they’d find half finished Summerslam & Survivor Series 1997 arenas
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Post by SteveHulk on Oct 28, 2018 20:50:04 GMT -5
I'd really like to know who that DM was going to be before the last minute change and the story behind it... especially if it was going to be Owen. Maybe you could ask him on a future show, Sam?
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Post by Artie Kendall on Oct 28, 2018 21:01:58 GMT -5
Come on Bill the You Can't See Me hand isn't the same as Scott Halls surf walk hand.
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Post by marino13 on Oct 28, 2018 21:30:54 GMT -5
Good stuff. I always liked Sam Roberts. So having it about Mattel figures makes it all that much sweeter.
Elite 65 is a damn fine looking set.
I don't have a problem with the Dude Love shirt. Had it not been brought up, I don't think I would have noticed.
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Post by Jim Cornette’s Wendy’s Order🍔 on Oct 28, 2018 22:05:19 GMT -5
I feel like that Aiden English hand might be reused for a future Mr.Perfect. seems like it could work.
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Post by SteveHulk on Oct 28, 2018 22:23:08 GMT -5
I don't have a problem with the Dude Love shirt. Had it not been brought up, I don't think I would have noticed.
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Post by Old School Collector on Oct 28, 2018 23:00:46 GMT -5
Thank you for asking about Alex Wright. Bill, Please reconsider the low probability for an Alex Wright figure. He was/is highly under appreciated. If we do get one, it will be a hell of a wictory You Pwammmuusss ?! 😡
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Oct 28, 2018 23:06:56 GMT -5
Was the mention of old wrestling figures with painted over flesh a subtle jab toward Mattels line lol
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Post by Stoker Ichikawa on Oct 28, 2018 23:37:22 GMT -5
If we do get one, it will be a hell of a wictory You Pwammmuusss ?! 😡 I pwammmuusss.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Oct 29, 2018 0:27:30 GMT -5
I've been watching wrestling figure related interviews and Q&As for a long time, and I gotta say that was one of the best formats I've ever seen. Informed host, lots of time, and visible product via a camera cut.
We got discussion about new stuff, close-ups of new stuff, information about new stuff...etc. Then we got some throwback questions, discussion about different wrestling companies, production tidbits, jokes, and fair criticism along with deserved praise. It was a very entertaining watch, and I would love if these long-form video podcasts would be a regular occurrence going forward. Good job, Sam & Bill!
Maybe Bill will tell a more condensed version of the Dude Love story in Ringside's Q&A. It kinda trailed off near the end because there was so much discussion. It's definitely jumbled up, but it sounds like the Walmart FB wave being cancelled was something that interfered with telling us sooner. That's recent news that nobody expected. Sounds like they have something else planned for us FB folks, at least.
Also, HoF at Target is an interesting story all in itself. Tito getting packed like Hogan really does explain a lot.
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Post by Old School Collector on Oct 29, 2018 0:59:09 GMT -5
I’m pretty much beyond frustrated that the Flashback series is done ...
First it was the Legends Line, then the HOF Line, now it’s the Flashback Line ... I mean ... 🤬
Stop having series, just release blank carded figures with their names on it and just throw random eras in each assortment and call it a day ... that’s how I feel about it at this point.
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Post by movingforward1988 on Oct 29, 2018 1:11:59 GMT -5
At least we know known why there where so many Tito's at target. Makes more since known.
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erikg
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Post by erikg on Oct 29, 2018 1:25:59 GMT -5
I wonder if that Royal Rumble 1992 Piper that was on the DM poll was moved to the Walmart line. The fourth wave was leaked as Piper, Vader, Mabel and RVD. If so, it would be moving once again. Hopefully we can still get it somehow.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Oct 29, 2018 2:58:17 GMT -5
Maybe they could use the Aiden English hand on Vader isn’t it on e67 Randy already
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thehitman101
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Post by thehitman101 on Oct 29, 2018 4:06:18 GMT -5
Maybe they could use the Aiden English hand on Vader ... or Jeff Jarrett
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Sting
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Post by Sting on Oct 29, 2018 4:30:44 GMT -5
Thank you for asking about Alex Wright. Bill, Please reconsider the low probability for an Alex Wright figure. He was/is highly under appreciated. I second that!
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